In this short segment of the Revenue Builders Podcast, we revisit the discussion with Tony Marino, Senior Advisor at Fiserv and executive coach to high-performing leaders. The discussion dives deep into the non-negotiable role of physical and mental wellness in leadership. From billion-dollar responsibilities to 30,000-person teams, Marino explains why sustaining peak performance demands the same discipline as elite athletes. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or just striving to stay on top of your game, this episode will challenge your excuses and inspire a new mindset.KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:00:48] Big Leadership = Big Stress Leaders often oversee billions in revenue or tens of thousands of people—making personal wellness crucial.[00:01:32] Corporate Athletes are the New Standard Executive performance hinges on diet, sleep, exercise, and stress management[00:02:25] One or Two Hours a Day for You Marino's rule: If you’re not carving out personal time daily, you’re cheating yourself—and your team.[00:03:38] You Can't Lead Others If You’re Off Balance When leaders neglect self-care, it shows up in decision-making, temperament, and team performance.[00:04:45] Success Requires Pattern RecognitionGreat leaders recognize the signs of burnout early and act fast to recalibrate.[00:05:34] "If I Just Had More Time" Is a TrapMost leaders don’t lack knowledge—they lack deliberate time management.[00:06:23] Join the 6% ClubReferencing Michelle Rosen’s book, Marino explains why only 6% stick with goals—and how to be one of them.[00:07:19] Discipline and Planning are EverythingPlan your day with intent. Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about preparation.QUOTES[00:01:58] “You need to be a corporate athlete if you’re going to succeed in these big, tough jobs.”[00:02:25] “If you’re not giving yourself one or two hours a day, you’re cheating yourself.”[00:03:38] “You can’t take care of your team if you can’t take care of yourself.”[00:04:45] “The most successful people I’ve met know themselves really, really well.”[00:05:34] “The most common sentence I’ve heard from leaders is, ‘If I just had more time…’”[00:07:44] “The key is being deliberate and planful. That’s how you become part of the 6% club.”Listen to the full conversation through the link below.https://revenue-builders.simplecast.com/episodes/embracing-the-work-of-resilient-leadership-with-tony-marinoEnjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox:https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0Check out John McMahon’s book here:Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1K7DDC4Check out Force Management’s Ascender platform here: https://my.ascender.co/Ascender/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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